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Hans-Dieter Lange

1926 – 2012

German journalist

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Lived 1926 – 2012 (aged 85). Hans-Dieter Lange was a German journalist, television presenter, news presenter, radio personality, stage actor and actor.

Hans-Dieter Lange (20 June 1926 – 18 May 2012) was a German TV journalist and anchorman of the East German newscast Aktuelle Kamera.

Biography Lange was born in Elbing (Elbląg), Germany. After passing his Abitur he started to attend the stage school in Danzig. In 1944, he was drafted to the Wehrmacht and became a Canadian prisoner of war in 1945. Until 1946 he was deployed as an ambulanceman for the UNRRA at Bergen-Belsen DP camp. Lange worked as an actor at the theaters of Hildesheim and Bonn and started to work for the East German radio in 1950 and the East German TV station in 1963. Until 1990, he presented the main newscast Aktuelle Kamera.

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Important facts

Born
20 June 1926, Elbląg
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 May 2012, Berlin
Occupation
Journalist, television presenter, news presenter, radio personality, stage actor, actor
Nationality
Germany
Awards
Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans-Dieter Lange?

German journalist (1926-2012)

When was Hans-Dieter Lange born?

Hans-Dieter Lange was born on 20 June 1926 in Elbląg.

When did Hans-Dieter Lange die?

Hans-Dieter Lange died on 18 May 2012 in Berlin.

What was Hans-Dieter Lange's occupation?

Hans-Dieter Lange was a journalist, television presenter, news presenter, radio personality, stage actor and actor.

What nationality was Hans-Dieter Lange?

Hans-Dieter Lange was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans-Dieter Lange

· Wikidata: Q109770

· DBpedia: Hans-Dieter Lange

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